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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.73, 3,610.24 and 1,943.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.73, 3,610.24 and 1,943.24 is: 2,685.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.73 : 3,610.24 = 1,943.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.73/3,610.24 = 1,943.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.73x = 3,610.24 × 1,943.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.73x = 7,015,535.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,015,535.01/2,612.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,685.14

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